In this week’s CRAFT Video, come with me to the Media Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. There I met with e-textiles pioneer Leah Buechley and students from her research group called “High-Low Tech,” which Leah describes as “blends” of technology with traditional crafts to make new toolkits for creativity and learning. I had […]
Andrew Lim was sad he broke his iPhone so he used the packaging to make a new one out of chocolate. I agree: “delicious!”
Today I’m at the MIT Media Lab meeting with some of the most awesome folks in wearable technology, including Hannah Perner-Wilson, a grad student in the High Low Tech research group. She made the above stretch-sensitive bracelet, which uses conductive thread and resistive yarn to make an LED light up when the bracelet is stretched.
I received the most special gift this Christmas. My husband, Chris, was holed up in our garage most nights since November, feverishly working on a secret project for me. He’s never attempted a woodworking project before, but tackled this project with absolute determination. I’m a huge space geek, and have been fascinated with the night […]
Collin @ MAKE points us to this felt IC from the MAKE Flickr pool by Origamiwolf: The various traced out parts are then scaled to the desired size, and borders then added for the seams. The chip is padded out with a rectangular foam block, and folded-up strips of aluminium foil are used to strengthen […]
Dorkbot Bristol members David Henshall and John Honniballmade this robot that makes crafts: wire snowflakes! Machine Craft Experiment: Generative Manipulated Wire Forming to make unique snow flakes Machine processes are commonly additive or subtractive, while manipulating materials is more commonly associated with hand crafts such as weaving or basket making. This experiment is intended to […]
I love this awesome Jawa doll with LED eyes from Bitter Betty Blogs. She’s created a pattern for download and personal use.
